Nose Drops

1. lrrigant

sodium chloride (rhinosaline)

2. Corticosteroids

betamethasone

3. Alpha receptor agonists and anti-congestion

Phenylephrine

Nefazoline

It is used to supply moisture to the nasal cavities and wash it. On the other hand, it can also cause the expansion of the respiratory tract.

2-3 drops can be used in each nasal cavity every 4 hours. Nasal consumption does not have any significant side effects.

By reducing the activity of the immune system and reducing the activity of inflammatory agents, this medicine helps to relieve inflammation in the nose and respiratory tract. The dosage varies depending on the doctor’s diagnosis regarding the degree of inflammation.

Due to the systemic absorption through the nasal mucosa, there are not many systemic side effects, but drying of the nasal environment is one of the important local side effects of the drug.

With the effect of the alpha receptor present in the arterioles of the nasal environment, this group helps to constrict the vessels of the respiratory area, thus reducing mucus secretion and relieving congestion.

As the name of the category suggests, these drugs are used to relieve congestion of the nose, throat and upper respiratory areas.

0.05% Nafazoline drops are used every 6 hours in the amount of 1-2 drops in each nasal cavity. But the non-prescription drug to relieve nasal congestion is 0.25% and 0.5% phenylephrine drops.

No specific side effects can be mentioned for nasal decongestant drops, except for several cases such as sneezing and runny nose that may sometimes occur. But the important point to be observed about all anti-congestion nasal drops and sprays is that their consumption is not allowed for more than 3 days. The reason for this is that as a result of taking these drugs for more than 3 days, changes occur in the capillaries of the nasal area, which cause a phenomenon called rebound congestion, which is actually a stable and resistant type of congestion. This means that the drug not only does not relieve congestion, it even returns congestion. Generally, this congestion is without sneezing and runny nose. An important mistake that the patient makes in this case is to continue taking the anti-congestion medicine, which makes the condition worse and worse. To solve this condition, it is sometimes helpful to use normal saline nasal spray. But provided that this spray does not contain anti-congestion substances. Immediately after the symptoms of rebound congestion, anti-congestion medication should be stopped. For some patients, it may take a long time for the drug to stop until the symptoms disappear. Therefore, it is best not to take decongestants for more than 3 days from the beginning.